My Review of Fisher-Price Rumble and Learn Driver

Originally submitted at Toys R Us

The Rumble & Learn Driver by Fisher-Price is an interactive learning driver that encourages & rewards babys learning through play!  The steering wheel and gear shift rumble as baby turns the wheel and changes gears, while the puppy character moves back and forth on the dashboard. ...

Fisher-Price Rumble and Learn Driver

Wonderful Toy

By New Mom to Mom from Bothell, WA on 9/25/2009

5out of 5

Pros: Promotes Learning, Durable, Fun, Engaging, Interactive
Cons: Tips over easily
Best Uses: Imaginative Play, Indoor, Creative Development
Describe Yourself: Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent

This is such a wonderful toy. It has three different sound modes and they are all entertaining and educational. It has been so fun to see my son learn how to turn the wheel, pull the shifter, and recognize different songs and sounds without any instruction. If he's in a bad mood, I can sit or lay him beside the Rumble and Learn Driver and he can't help but be distracted and quickly absorbed by the sounds and lights. The best part about this toy is that the songs and sounds do not get annoying, even though we hear them over and over again. There are some toys you want to put away after two days but this is not one of them.

Having Fun with Fisher Price Rumble & Learn Driver

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Nursing Strike

Recently my son suddenly stopped wanting to nurse. The first day I didn't think too much of it and just thought it must be due to teething pain or the cold that he was having at the time. It wasn't until the third day I started to think, "Did my baby just decide to wean himself?".

My son's nursing strike lasted three days. I considered taking the opportunity of the break to wean him but my heart was just not in it so I continued to nurse once he indicated he wanted to again.

Nursing is a very special bonding experience for mother and baby so when it abruptly stops unexpectedly, it can actually be very hard emotionally to accept. Even though my son's nursing strike only lasted three days, I actually experienced a real feeling of sadness and rejection. I was even amazed and surprised at myself by how hard I was taking it.

The sites below provided great information about nursing strikes. Reading these made me feel good to know that this is a common experience for babies between three and eight months old and that it is most often temporary. I hope my sharing this information may help another mom who may be wondering why their baby stopped nursing.

La Leche League - My Baby Is Suddenly Refusing to Nurse

Baby Center - Nursing Strike

Stork Net - Nursing Strike

Disney Family Parenting - What Experts Say

Regalo Easy Diner Portable Hook-On High Chair

I just wanted to share a review I recently posted on Amazon for this item. I would love your feedback or recommendations on other travel high chairs if you would like to share with me. Thank you!

Amazon Review

I gave this item 3 out of 5 stars

Title of review: Nice but does not recline.

The Regalo Easy Diner is very compact and easy to take with you anywhere. My son is 8 months old, around 21lbs and he is able to sit in the chair well but when he is tired he slouches since the chair does not have a reclining option. I like everything about the chair except for that the back of the chair is very upright and does not recline. I still think a portable chair is nice to have for a family on the go but if you can find one that reclines I recommend that one over this one.

Here is my son enjoying a cold beverage in the Regalo Easy Diner while in a hotel room on vacation. It sure was easier packing this seat instead of a large high chair.

Radio Flyer Retro Rocket Review

I recently purchased the Radio Flyer Retro Rocket for my son. The pictures of the Retro Rocket are nicer than it is. My main complaint is that the white stripes are stickers that just won't stay on. When I first got this item I had to literally go around the entire rocket and press the stickers back on, unfortunately they have not stayed on. My son did enjoy looking at the rocket but the seat was a little wide for him so he had a hard time balancing and slid off easily.

I know sticker stripes may not seem like something to worry over when you buy a toy that eventually will see some serious wear and tear but since it is made by Radio Flyer and costs between $49- $59 I expected better.

My search for a push/riding toy continues since this one is on it's way back to the store I bought it from.

Below is the one pictures I did get of my son while first trying out the toy. The nicest thing I can say about this item is that it is cute and does look great in photos.

Picture Perfect

My son turned 8 Months old today. Time flies by too quickly and that is why I take pictures and record video of my son as often as possible. There are so many fantastic ways to treasure the picture perfect moments you have captured.

Here are the best picture management/memory keeping sites I have found so far.

Shutterfly - The Shutterfly albums are the best quality albums with so many customizing options. The only downside is that the albums and personalized items can be costly. Just be sure to check out the current Special Offers before processing an order.

Kodak Gallery - Kodak Gallery is a less expensive way to get your prints, customized products, and picture albums. These are definitely not the quality of the Shutterfly products but they are nice enough for the price. As with the Shutterfly site, be sure to look at the current promotions before making an order.

Costco Photo Center - The most economical option for getting prints, picture Cd's, and other customized items such as invites, cards, calendars, and cups. The downside is that you have to be a member.

Hope this gives you new ways to save those picture perfect moments of your own.

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My Review of Fisher-Price Rainforest Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother

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Lull little ones to sleep with soothing waterfall actions and sounds with the Rainforest™ Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother™ from Fisher-Price®. A glowing blue waterfall with mesmerizing motion, leading down to a pool of real bubbling water, attaches right to your baby's crib! A cute ...

Fisher-Price Rainforest Waterfall Peek-a-Boo Soother

Best Crib Toy

New Mom Bothell, WA 8/19/2009

4 5

Pros: Colorful and Fun, Great Features, Easy to Assemble

Best Uses: Newborn, Infants

Describe Yourself: First Time Parent

This item is so highly recommended by experienced moms, I received two of these at my baby shower and I had not even registered for it. My friends sure knew what they were doing because this item has helped my son fall to sleep soundly and keep him interested when he isn't fully ready for bed many nights. It also was a great learning tool because the first thing he knew how to do on his own was push the on/off button on the soother. I have and will continue to buy this for my new mom friends because I know they will appreciate it as much as I have.

My Review of Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym

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The Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym from Fisher-Price brings the magic of the rainforest to Baby! Repositionable toys include a soft hanging monkey, a soft toucan with jingle, an elephant with soft ears and a spinner with beads, a parrot with a paddle spinner, and a frog character mirro...

Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym

Baby's Favorite

New Mom Bothell, WA 8/12/2009

5 5

Pros: Promotes Sensory Development, Holds Baby's Attention, Easy to Clean, Visually Stimulating, Entertaining, Easy to Assemble

Best Uses: Infants, Crawlers, Playtime, Tummy Time, Newborns

Describe Yourself: First Time Parent

This item has been my son's favorite toy since he was born. He is now almost 8 months old and still loves it. I have so many wonderful pictures of him laughing, kicking, and squealing while playing on the Rainforest Melodies & Lights Deluxe Gym. It is a must have item.

"Good Times on Rainforest Gym with Teddy"

: Picture of Product, Using Product

"Having Fun"

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